Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board, speaks with Tom Miller about the rate hike proposed by Ameren which would go toward their "smart grid" technology. Chilsen says while the technology is beneficial for IL consumers, the rate hike is simply too high.

 

Historian and author Gary Ecelbarger joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs (D) joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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State Rep. Brandon Phelps joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

 
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